QC to install 30 CCTV cameras on major roads

The Quezon City government plans to install 30 closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system cameras next year at 12 major intersections to deter crimes in the city.

Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. announced the plan during the 69th founding anniversary of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) recently.

The city government gave the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) with 100 brand-new long firearms, ammunition and communication equipment. 

The city government allocated P2.38 million for the purchase of the additional weapons, which are expected to improve the crime-fighting capabilities of the city police. “I am proud of our police force. What we have right now is a police force that serves as a source of personal pride,” Belmonte said. “There is now a greater degree of peace and order in Quezon City.”

He said the city government has always given priority to funding a stronger effort against criminality.

QCPD chief Senior Superintendent Magtanggol Gatdula said the city’s police force will continue to build and expand its peacekeeping effort to help move the Philippine National Police forward.

Among the highlights of the anniversary celebration was the annual awards to outstanding personnel, units and offices, as well as government and non-government organizations that contributed to the success of the QCPD.

QCPD traces its beginnings back to Nov. 25, 1939, when then mayor Tomas Morato organized the Quezon City Police Department and served concurrently as its chief. It was simply a department in name since the task of maintaining peace and order was then the sole responsibility of the Philippine Constabulary. – Perseus Echeminada